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About this school
Galaxy Middle School is
an urban public school
in Deltona, Florida that is part of Volusia County Schools.
It serves 939 students
in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 16.2:1.
Its teachers have had 14 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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of students receive free or reduced price lunch
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
Source: the National Center for Education Statistics
61%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
Data about school demographics comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. The numbers in this chart may not add up to 100% because of limitations in the available data.
Galaxy Middle School Support on DonorsChoose
Last updated Dec 7, 2025
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Galaxy Middle School
$5,561
raised using DonorsChoose
14
projects
funded
11
teachers
funded
72
donors
3
projects for
technology
4
projects for
books
1
project
for
art supplies
Galaxy Middle School has received support from
58 individuals from Florida and
14 individuals out-of-state.